Ricerc@Sapienza

BACKGROUND/AIM:
Intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) has been compared with three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3D-CRT) in randomized clinical trials for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). The aim of this meta-analysis was to evaluate the efficacy and toxicity of IMRT and 3D-CRT and identify differences in grade ≥2 xerostomia incidence and clinical outcomes.

Nowadays, the multidisciplinary team (MDT) is an essential component for oncologic disease management. Its benefit is also extensively recognized in head and neck cancer (HNC) community, due to tumor rarity and complex treatment. A well-defined MDT management serves as a stable point to define the better strategy and offers a chance to optimize HNC clinical outcomes and patient's quality of life. We explored both mandatory and additional requirements for establishing a high-quality MDT. Then we proposed an example of HNC MDT organization.

No abstract available

Multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) of the prostate has excellent sensitivity in detecting clinically significant prostate cancer (csPCa). Nevertheless, the clinical utility of negative mpMRI (nMRI) is less clearMultiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) of the prostate has excellent sensitivity in detecting clinically significant prostate cancer (csPCa). Nevertheless, the clinical utility of negative mpMRI (nMRI) is less clear. OBJECTIVE: To assess outcomes of men with nMRI and clinical follow-up after 7 yr of activity at a reference center.

Introduction: The multidisciplinary management of oncologic patients is identified as the bottom line element of quality in tumor care. Methods: In 2015, 7 Italian scientific societies representing the specialists involved in the diagnosis and treatment of genitourinary tumors joined efforts in the Italian uro-oncologic multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) project.